Devon Energy recently made a donation to the Kingfisher STARS after-school program that teachers say will allow for more hands-on learning for students. Devon employees were on hand to donate a Maker Space Mobile Storage Cart. “This mobile STEM cart will allow students to actively engage in creative project-based learning, or to authentically invent ‘something out of nothing’ based on application and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts,” said Lara Kostka, a science teacher at Kingfisher Middle School who also helps with the STARS program. “The cart comes equipped with tools and gadgets galore.” Devon employees on hand worked with students on STEM projects throughout the session. Kostka said the cart and everything included will continue to benefit the students. “Maker Space is a relatively new movement within education but it makes learning much more rigorous and relevant when kids can apply their knowledge in a more real world, tangible, and collaborative way,” she said. “In my opinion, we are creating an amazing learning culture.” Among the students pictured on the front row far right and checking out the new cart were, from left, Devan Morse, Chloe Costner, Charlotte Costner and Ryan Scammahorn. Devon employees, who also served cookies and juice to students, were, from left, Jonathon Stitt, Kevin Daniel, Alvis Bryson and Jeremy Crouch. A closeup of the cart is at right.

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